Boris takes message to London’s shoppers

Boris Johnson has pledged to cut his share of the council tax by 10%. Photo: MayorWatchBoris Johnson visited Romford and Borough Markets on Saturday where he met shoppers and set out his 9 point plan for a second term at City Hall.

Policies include cutting City Hall’s share of the council tax by 10% and a 30% reduction in Tube delays by 2015.

The Mayor has also pledged to secure a better financial settlement for London from central government.

In a statement Mr Johnson said: “This election is about trust and in tough times we must be honest with Londoners about where the money is coming from. That is why we have a fully costed, fully funded 9 point plan to continue taking out billions in unnecessary expense”

He added: “Above all I want to stop London from lurching back to the arrogance waste and broken promises of the past. I want to lead London out of recession, get real value from the Olympics and lengthen London’s lead as the greatest city on earth.”